文学不是现实的镜子，而是塑造现实的锤子。

The power elite is composed of men whose positions enable them to transcend the ordinary environments of ordinary men and women; they are in positions to make decisions having major consequences.

Art is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating conversations and challenging perceptions.

历史上的重大战争——我们在我们这个时代已经看到了这一点——是国家不平等发展的直接或间接结果。